Find out how popular the last name Kunimura is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Kunimura.

Kunimura, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Kunimura surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kunimura in America

Kunimura is the 110286th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kunimura surname appeared 160 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Kunimura.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kunimura to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Kunimura

The surname Kunimura originated in Japan and dates back several centuries. It is a compound word derived from the Japanese words "kuni" meaning country or region, and "mura" meaning village or town. This suggests the name may have initially referred to someone who came from a particular village or region within Japan.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the Kunimura name appears in the Kamakura period (1185-1333) records, indicating it was an established surname by the late 12th century. During this time, many Japanese families began adopting hereditary surnames based on their place of origin, occupation, or other distinguishing features.

The Kunimura surname can be traced back to the Kanto region of central Japan, particularly in the areas around modern-day Tokyo and Kanagawa Prefecture. Some historical documents from the Edo period (1603-1868) mention Kunimura families residing in these regions, suggesting the name has deep roots in this part of the country.

Notable individuals with the Kunimura surname include Kunimura Shinji (1455-1536), a renowned Samurai warrior and military strategist who served under the powerful Imagawa clan during the Sengoku period. Another notable figure is Kunimura Taneaki (1829-1896), a prominent educator and scholar who played a key role in the establishment of Japan's modern education system during the Meiji Restoration.

In the artistic realm, Kunimura Jiro (1911-1991) was a celebrated Japanese woodblock print artist, known for his striking depictions of traditional Japanese landscapes and cultural scenes. Kunimura Masanori (1939-2018) was a respected Kabuki actor and Living National Treasure of Japan, renowned for his mastery of the traditional art form.

One of the most famous modern individuals with the Kunimura surname is Kunimura Jun (born 1959), a highly acclaimed Japanese actor who has starred in numerous films, television dramas, and stage productions throughout his career, earning numerous awards and accolades for his performances.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kunimura

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Kunimura.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Kunimura was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Kunimura has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Kunimura was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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